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Il Gladiatore: Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti = AS Roma

Modern day football (yes, I call it football because well that’s how I’ve called it all my life) is nowadays more about the marketing, the sales of shirts and of course the money. But…there are still a few out there, the rare bread of loyal players who eventually embody the spirit and fire of the team whose shirt they are proud to wear. One of those was Il Gladiatore of Rome Francesco Totti, who recently retired at the end of the 2016-2017 season for the team that was his house for all his life.

AS Roma might have lost a captain, a pillar and a man who would always fight for them on the pitch …but they have a gain a fan who will scream for them, cry in the loses, smile in the wins and who will always be proud to have their shield tattooed inside his heart.

Totti as he is known to fans of not only the team but of the actual sport will forever be one of those that inspire and motivate young kids to try to their best and to remain hungry for greatness while also being loyal to fans and to the place that becomes home.

He was an old school Italian midfielder with raw talent who never gave up and fought each match as if he was in the coliseum fighting for his survival. He will always remain in the hearts of all of those like me who find beauty and craft in the amazing sport that is football.

Thank You Capitano for each goal, each pass, each showcase of magic and so much more!